RRemoteville
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Senior Fire Engineer

Skills
Analytical SkillsBritish StandardsBuilding SafetyCengConstructionDiamondsMixed-Use
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • MSc/MEng Fire Engineering accredited with 3+ years relevant experience and AIFireE
  • Or BEng/BSc in a relevant engineering discipline plus MSc/MEng Fire Engineering in progress or committed with 5+ years relevant experience and AIFireE
  • Working knowledge of Building Regulations Approved Document B Scottish Technical Handbooks BS 9991 BS 9999 and PAS 9980
  • Strong fire engineering judgement and ability to work independently
  • Experience delivering residential fire strategies and compliance-led design
  • Understanding of Higher-Risk Buildings and the Building Safety Act 2022
  • Confident client stakeholder and team communication

Nice to have

  • MIFireE
  • CEng
  • Gateway 2 exposure
  • Façade remediation experience
  • Client-facing ownership

Day to day

  • Develop fire strategies for residential and mixed-use buildings across RIBA Stages 2 to 6
  • Review designs against UK fire regulations standards and guidance including Approved Document B Scottish Technical Handbooks BS 9991 9999 and PAS 9980
  • Support façade fire risk analysis remediation advisory work and HRB-related projects with clear practical technical advice
  • Produce detailed reports mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal QA and technical development

Hiring process

  • Initial conversation with talent team
  • Interview focused on technical experience judgement and approach